What do you want to see out of the Wolverines football team
Realisticly, What do you want to see out of the Wolverines this weekend. The teams coming off a bye weeks with supposed major changes to the O-line (Bryant and Glaskow), RB (more carries for Green) , TE ( Funchess more on the outside and Butt Starting) and possible changes in the WR corp. What does the team have to do to ease the fan bases angst after the last few weeks.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:21 AM ^
I want to see a 40-point margin, at least ten pancakes from the interior OL, two 100-yard receivers, Funk fired, +4 in turnover margin, 10 catches from Funchess, and 200 yards rushing from Green and Fitz. Each.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:26 AM ^
Yet you'd still fire Funk if you got that.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^
I'm just wondering how that'd even go down. And does this happen during the game? Do we at least have etiquette to do it in the locker room at half time?
October 5th, 2013 at 11:53 AM ^
During pregame, Mattison walks right up to Darrell and gives him the ol' Donald Trump.
October 5th, 2013 at 12:25 PM ^
Why would Mattison do it? Shall we assume you wouldn't mind the national embarrassment doing it like that would be?
October 5th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:28 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:29 AM ^
All this plus Chesson with 150yards and a 60 point margin
October 5th, 2013 at 1:41 PM ^
I would really like to see Chesson continue to emerge and develop. He has become more involved in the passing game over the past few weeks and he seems to be playing well on special teams (especially punt team). Today, it would be great to see him establish himself as a credible threat on the outside. Provide good targets (read: EASY) for Gardner to hit on a regular basis. Become a bit of the "release valve" for Gardner that Gallon always seems to be.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:22 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:24 AM ^
If it's not an asskicking blow-out the angst will continue, whether that's warranted or not.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^
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October 5th, 2013 at 11:30 AM ^
Big Jon holding the Jug when the clock hits zeros. Anything between here and there that results in a win is fine with me.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:32 AM ^
I want to see the boys making big hits on defense, and swarming the ball. Offensively I just want to see the o-line get push (obviously) but i want Devin Gardner to be quick and decisive. Same for Fitz at RB, I want him to have and choose the right gaps. I want to see a back up RB emerge as well.
/Hangover rant over
October 5th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^
No turnovers, a balanced offense, a running game (preferrbly not running on 1st down especially in the first quarter), good push from the offensive line without sacrificing snapping quality from Miller, Green getting 15 carries, Norfleet breaking one, better punt/kick coverage, Clark/Ojemudia getting consistent pass rush, a receiver not named Gallon getting catches.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
Basically everything you said mimics my thoughts - would add some Wormley action in there along with Clark and Mario. Not lookin for miracles but a 4+ yard per rush against an inferior opponent should not be asking much. And protect that damn football Devin.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^
Only 4 hours left to go find some angst. I'll be back.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^
Cohesion on offense, no more breakdowns in blocking. Gardner being more protective of the ball; better playcalling on first down, we're getting predictable there.
Tight Ends blocking better...
And Michigan carrying off the jug again.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:35 AM ^
A win.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:37 AM ^
If DG doesn't do that weird reverse spin move when he's under pressure, everything will be fine.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
Win games without wanting to gouge my eyes out in process.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:45 AM ^
COMPETENCE!
October 5th, 2013 at 11:45 AM ^
A win.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:46 AM ^
I would like to see Gardner have only one turnover in this game
October 5th, 2013 at 12:01 PM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:50 AM ^
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October 5th, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
I want to see the team have a substantial lead so Shane Morris gets the opportunity to complete some passes.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:55 AM ^
If I were to answer, the major things would be a mitigation of the turnovers, a little more cohesion up front on offense and as a bonus, a continued effort from the defense to bring pressure and make Minnesota's already relatively harmless passing attack (statistically anyway) even more so.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:57 AM ^
Wait, is this your answer?
October 5th, 2013 at 11:57 AM ^
-No turnovers. Or at least minimize them.
-O-Line finally getting some push.
-Devin, stop trying to play hero ball and always having to make a play. Stop that backward spin move that always gets you into trouble. Throw the ball away, and fergodsakes, just protect the football in general.
-MOAR DERRICK GREEN
-Chesson getting more involved. He needs to emerge so everyone stops honing in on Gallon.
October 5th, 2013 at 11:58 AM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 11:59 AM ^
running lanes
October 5th, 2013 at 12:02 PM ^
Zero turnovers committed and a comfortable win.
Also obligatory this is the week Norfleet/Dileo breaks one
October 5th, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 12:10 PM ^
October 5th, 2013 at 12:11 PM ^
I have decided that a blowout would be a cliche. I want the margin to be less than ten points. Let Ohio carry the label and the pressure of being the "unstoppable juggernaut;" I would rather see Michigan keep winning without impressing anyone. That would allow Hoke to play the "no respect" card and make the top rung of teams overconfident when they play Michigan.
Unless you buy players to the degree that an Ohio State, Alabama, USC or Oregon does, there is just a lot more leverage in being underrated.
October 5th, 2013 at 3:29 PM ^
Yikes
October 5th, 2013 at 12:22 PM ^
ND is the only game so far where UM won the turnover battle. If this team can start to win that, there is no unwinnable game on the schedule. Minnesota is a great place to start.
October 5th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
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October 5th, 2013 at 12:30 PM ^